# Di Base vs Cafe Racer. What's Better? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [December 20, 2011, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853 "2011-12-20T16:17:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![chriscollins14](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chriscollins14/32/1026_2.png) [@chriscollins14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chriscollins14)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/1 "2011-12-20T16:17:27Z")
Hey everyone, this is my first new topic, and I need some help. I’m about to buy my first metal, and I have it narrowed down three: - C3yoyodesign Di Base - Yoyofactory Dv888 - One Drop Cafe Racer Post your favorite! Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Justin77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/justin77/32/950_2.png) [@Justin77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justin77)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/2 "2011-12-20T16:18:28Z")
DV888 ---
**Author:** ![I6ify](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/i6ify/32/531_2.png) [@I6ify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/I6ify)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/3 "2011-12-20T17:14:53Z")
> [@Dojo-yoyo7](#): > > DV888 Ewwww… jk. I’d take Di Base. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoFactoryFreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@YoYoFactoryFreak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoFactoryFreak)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/4 "2011-12-20T17:28:57Z")
Im getting a Di Base and likley a DV888 ill tell you how i like them when i get them ---
**Author:** ![potatobobguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e8c25b/32.png) [@potatobobguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/potatobobguy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/5 "2011-12-20T19:46:17Z")
> [@chriscollins14](#): > > Hey everyone, this is my first new topic, and I need some help. I’m about to buy my first metal, and I have it narrowed down three: > > - C3yoyodesign Di Base > - Yoyofactory Dv888 > - One Drop Cafe Racer > > Post your favorite! Thanks Well, I have never played any of them but the caferacer, and it is great. If you want an undersized it should be your go to throw. ---
**Author:** ![thrower121](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b4bc9f/32.png) [@thrower121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thrower121)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/6 "2011-12-20T19:53:14Z")
The DI base ---
**Author:** ![TMCertified](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tmcertified/32/610_2.png) [@TMCertified](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TMCertified)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2011, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/7 "2011-12-21T03:54:17Z")
I’ve tried the Cafe Racer and DV888. To me it is not even close: Cafe Racer 100% DV888 just felt cheap (well it honestly is cheaper) but didn’t feel that great and I traded it within a week or two. The Cafe Racer (I actually have it with me right now at work) really is an amazing throw and probably should be an $85.00 throw not a $60.00 one. It is really really good and comfortable. I’ve heard great things about the DI Base, but I keep the Cafe Racer as my tag along throw, it is small enough for your pocket and I take it every where with me. When I’m at home I throw the One Drop Burnside as my favorite, but when I’m out and about the Cafe Racer goes every where with me. I hope you get one, they are awesome! ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2011, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/8 "2011-12-21T07:18:20Z")
> [@TMCertified](#): > > I’ve tried the Cafe Racer and DV888. To me it is not even close: Cafe Racer 100% DV888 just felt cheap (well it honestly is cheaper) but didn’t feel that great and I traded it within a week or two. The Cafe Racer (I actually have it with me right now at work) really is an amazing throw and probably should be an $85.00 throw not a $60.00 one. It is really really good and comfortable. I’ve heard great things about the DI Base, but I keep the Cafe Racer as my tag along throw, it is small enough for your pocket and I take it every where with me. When I’m at home I throw the One Drop Burnside as my favorite, but when I’m out and about the Cafe Racer goes every where with me. I hope you get one, they are awesome! Honestly, I am so tired of hearing about how great the Cafe Racer is. I have one and I think it is marginal at best. Every time I throw the Cafe Racer - I wish it had more rim weight - and the the string constantly hits those high walls causing the yoyo to lose its momentum in a hurry. The Di Base has a larger gap allowing you to carry more speed and momentum with no walls to grind your speed away with. It is also extremely well made. To me it is like a $100 throw. ---
**Author:** ![I6ify](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/i6ify/32/531_2.png) [@I6ify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/I6ify)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2011, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/9 "2011-12-21T08:29:14Z")
> [@YoyoGeezer](#): > > Honestly, I am so tired of hearing about how great the Cafe Racer is. I have one and I think it is marginal at best. Every time I throw the Cafe Racer - I wish it had more rim weight - and the the string constantly hits those high walls causing the yoyo to lose its momentum in a hurry. > > The Di Base has a larger gap allowing you to carry more speed and momentum with no walls to grind your speed away with. It is also extremely well made. To me it is like a $100 throw. Well, that’s your opinion, everyone is entitled to their own. I do like to hear some honest opinion, though. Seem’s like people walk a little too softly sometimes, like they’re afraid they’re going offend people. I personally always thought the Cafe Racer looked like it needed more rimweight. I’d take the Di Base any day. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2011, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/10 "2011-12-21T09:01:12Z")
I have the dv888. It’s nothing amazing, but it’s not bad either. It’s kind of “this is your average metal throw”. I like it, but it’s not ever going to be a favorite. I have no issue recommending it, but it’s if you want an affordable metal. You could get better with a Duncan Raptor based on what other people say. I like One Drop, but I don’t have a Cafe Racer. That may change soon. I have a Code 1, 54 and a MMN. Great stuff. Oh, the MMN is shaped very similar to the dv888, but they play nothing like each other. Obviously I feel the MMN is a better yoyo. The Di base, I have no opinion on, but lots of people seem to like it. I can’t see your two primary choices doing you wrong. If I had to pick, I’d say Cafe Racer. ---
**Author:** ![ChessingtonValley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chessingtonvalley/32/966_2.png) [@ChessingtonValley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChessingtonValley)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/11 "2011-12-21T18:15:20Z")
mmm i would have to say di base on this one. ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-vs-cafe-racer-whats-better/32853/12 "2011-12-21T18:48:36Z")
Hey, I want to make clear about my comment above. I am in NO WAY trying to bash the Cafe Racer. For the $60 price tag - it is a great value and an awful lot of fun to play. Playing it makes me a better player because I have to be more precise in hitting the gaps. But I personally do not believe it is as great as some make it out to be. That’s all.